328 low end torque

[dcramer]

I have a 98 vert that I suspect isn't delivering the torque it should be. It is fairly easy to stall it if I'm not careful taking off in 1st. Is that normal ? I've never driven any other 328's

Dave

[T.Dot_E30]

Take it to one of the forum sponsors for them to diagnose.

It's most likely a bad Vanos causing the problem. Which is common on all m50/m52 & s50/s52 engines.

[dcramer]

So I take this is not normal. I did look at the vanos diagnostic information, and suspect that it could be the problem. However it's considerable amount of work to fix. I'd like to make sure this isn't normal before I go down the path of fixing it.

[T.Dot_E30]

Yes it isn't normal, and there are a few things that can cause it. Which is why it is recommended that if you don't know what your doing to take it to a shop for their opinion. Also because not everyone knows these bmw problems that well.

I'd suggest taking it to one of the sponsors who specializes in BMWs and will be able to give you a better diagnosis than someone on an internet forum will be able to.

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Originally Posted by dcramer

So I take this is not normal. I did look at the vanos diagnostic information, and suspect that it could be the problem. However it's considerable amount of work to fix. I'd like to make sure this isn't normal before I go down the path of fixing it.

[dcramer]

Fair enough